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AV53 ZLE

2003 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

201,810 mi
Last recorded201,810 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ZLE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 201,810 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in both front track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 196,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 190,242 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 190,242 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 185,630 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 176,376 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 160,732 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 149,811 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f inner steering ball joint slight play

Pass 25 Jan 2012 141,966 miles

Play in n/s/f inner steering ball joint

Play in o/s/f inner steering ball joint

Fail 20 Jan 2012 141,963 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in o/s/f inner steering ball joint

Play n/s/f inner steering ball joint

Fail 23 Feb 2011 134,067 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 134,067 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 126,006 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 126,006 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 106,593 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 106,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 89,490 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 89,490 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2006 70,752 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 70,752 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?

Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,040
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
175,187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 87,451
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47,215
position lamp(s) not working 43,068
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 42,772
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,030
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AV53 ZLE is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2003 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 110,208 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Trafic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 87,451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV53 ZLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Trafic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV53 ZLE is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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